Stop Wasting What You Already Own: How to Unlock 30–50% More Value from Your Microsoft Subscription
- Exult Global
- May 22
- 3 min read

Don’t let licensing complexity keep your business from thriving. Discover the full power of Microsoft tools you already pay for—before buying anything new.
The Silent Cost Draining Your IT Budget
Most enterprise leaders assume their Microsoft licenses—M365, Azure, Power BI, SharePoint, or Dynamics—are fully utilized. But here's a surprising truth:
Over 70% of organizations use less than half of the features available in their current Microsoft subscriptions.
Whether it's Copilot for Excel, Power Automate for workflows, or Fabric for enterprise analytics—untapped capabilities lie dormant. That means you’re spending more and achieving less.
At Exult Global, we specialize in helping organizations uncover, activate, and optimize the Microsoft tools they already own—transforming software from a sunk cost into a strategic asset.
Common Challenges We See Every Week
Challenge | What's Really Happening | What It’s Costing You |
“We’re unsure about upgrading to E5 or Fabric Premium.” | Lack of role-based license strategy or staged rollouts | Overbuying licenses and underutilizing entitlements |
“We bought Copilot, but usage is low.” | No enablement framework, poor persona mapping | Productivity loss and AI fatigue |
“Our reporting still runs on spreadsheets.” | Power BI or Fabric capabilities not activated | Time-consuming, error-prone decisions |
“Our IT team is swamped with support requests.” | No automation via Power Platform | Lost hours, increased churn |
“Security and compliance audits are a nightmare.” | Purview not configured or integrated | Risk exposure and regulatory penalties |
The Exult Global Approach: License Optimization + Digital Modernization
We help you use what you own before we ever recommend buying more. Our 5-step framework is designed to deliver fast ROI and lasting business value.
1. License & Entitlement Audit
Map actual usage vs entitled features across M365, Azure, Dynamics, and Fabric
Identify redundant, idle, or mismatched licenses (E3 vs E5, Fabric vs PBI Pro, etc.)
Deliver a quantified ROI & optimization roadmap
In multiple engagements, organizations uncovered overspending of up to 30% on underutilized subscriptions. Realigning user roles and retiring unused features led to immediate and sustainable cost savings.
2. Workflow Automation with Power Platform
Identify use cases for Power Automate, Power Apps, Teams Approvals, and SharePoint Lists
Build low-code/no-code apps and workflows within existing license boundaries
Remove dependency on manual tasks or third-party tools
Clients automating routine workflows using tools already included in Microsoft 365 achieved thousands of hours saved annually—without needing external automation platforms or custom dev teams.
3. Analytics Modernization with Power BI + Fabric
Activate Power BI Pro or Fabric Premium capabilities included in your plan
Set up OneLake-based lakehouses and Real-Time Analytics for unified dashboards
Connect Workday, Salesforce, SAP, or Oracle—without additional BI tools
Several organizations successfully modernized their reporting by activating Power BI Premium and Microsoft Fabric—leading to enterprise-grade analytics without investing in additional capacity or third-party tools.
4. Copilot & AI Readiness
Map user personas to Copilot capabilities in Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook, Dynamics
Roll out Copilot Studio for tailored automation scenarios
Implement Copilot governance and adoption frameworks
Selective Copilot rollouts across targeted departments led to significant productivity improvements—particularly within HR, finance, and executive functions—by utilizing existing entitlements rather than broad license upgrades.
5. Governance, Compliance & Integration
Configure Microsoft Purview for data governance and sensitive data scanning
Enable Zero Trust security using Defender and role-based access
Integrate with legacy CRMs, ERPs, and line-of-business tools
By configuring Microsoft-native compliance tools, multiple clients strengthened audit readiness and reduced security risks—all using features already included in their license packages.
Strategic Advisory vs Reseller Support
Your license vendor sells seats. We create strategic value.
Area | Reseller | Exult Global |
License Procurement | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
Usage Analysis | ❌ No | ✅ Yes |
Feature Activation | ❌ No | ✅ Yes |
Custom Workflow Apps | ❌ No | ✅ Yes |
AI & Copilot Enablement | ❌ No | ✅ Yes |
Fabric Analytics Readiness | ❌ No | ✅ Yes |
Security & Compliance Setup | ❌ No | ✅ Yes |
Long-Term Advisory | ❌ No | ✅ Yes |
What Makes Exult Global Different?
✅ Microsoft Solutions Partner Certified
✅ Specialists in Power Platform, Microsoft Fabric, Purview, Azure Synapse, SharePoint, and Copilot Studio
✅ Expert in Data Governance, Role-Based Licensing, Compliance Automation
✅ Support for multi-region delivery and offshore enablement models (VDI, synthetic data, secure access)
✅ Flexible advisory, managed services, and CoE enablement options
📈 Typical Outcomes You Can Expect
Category | Before Optimization | After Optimization |
License Cost Efficiency | Overspending on unused or mismatched licenses | 20–40% savings via rightsizing and tier optimization |
Workflow Automation | Manual processes across departments | Low-code automation reduces operational overhead |
BI & Analytics | Siloed Excel-based reporting | Unified dashboards with Fabric or Power BI Pro |
Compliance Readiness | Inconsistent governance | Microsoft Purview configured for audit trails and DLP |
AI Productivity | Copilot licenses underused or inactive | Targeted rollout boosting daily productivity |
What We Consistently Hear
“We didn’t need to buy more tools—we just needed someone to show us how to use what we already had.”
“This wasn’t a licensing discussion—it was a business optimization project.”
“We thought Fabric and Copilot were expensive. Turns out we were already eligible—we just hadn’t activated them.”
Final Word: You May Not Need More—You Need Clarity
Before upgrading your Microsoft licenses or adding third-party tools, ask:
Are you using the tools already included in your plan?
Do your teams know what's available to them?
Is your license strategy aligned with your business goals?
Let Exult Global help you unlock the true potential of your Microsoft investment.
📞 Ready to Start?
Get in touch with our experts for a free consultation
Email us at happytohelp@exultglobal.com
Visit us at www.exultglobal.com
Call us at +1 (949) 761-3012
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